16 Things to Do in Kansas City This Week · July 16–19, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Melvins at recordBar

Mammoth Presents brings the legendary heavy rock band Melvins to recordBar for an intimate club show.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 7:00 PM · recordBar, 1520 Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO

Phase II Jazz & Funk

Live jazz and funk at The Ship, one of KC's most storied music venues along Union Avenue.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 7:00 PM · The Ship, 1221 Union Ave, Kansas City, MO

Jon Batiste at Starlight Theatre

Grammy-winning artist Jon Batiste performs at Kansas City's iconic outdoor Starlight Theatre.

Friday, July 17, 2026 · Starlight Theatre, Kansas City, MO

Thirty Seconds to Mars: Seasons World Tour

Thirty Seconds to Mars moves to an intimate performance at the historic Uptown Theater on July 23; all original Azura tickets valid for GA entry.

Thursday, July 23, 2026 · The Uptown Theater, Kansas City, MO

Sports

Kansas City Current vs. San Diego Wave FC

The KC Current host the San Diego Wave FC at CPKC Stadium in a home NWSL match.

Friday, July 17, 2026 7:00 PM · CPKC Stadium, Berkley Riverfront Park, Kansas City, MO

Free Events

Sunflower Ragtime Orchestra: King of Ragtime — The Music of Scott Joplin

A free family-friendly concert celebrating the music of Scott Joplin performed by the Sunflower Ragtime Orchestra.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 · Grace United Methodist Church, Olathe, KS

Coors Light Hot Country Nights: Blake Whiten

Free outdoor country music at Kansas City Live! in the Power & Light District featuring Blake Whiten.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 7:00 PM · Kansas City Live! at the Power & Light District, 13th & Grand Blvd, Kansas City, MO

Family-Friendly

Disney's Frozen at The White Theatre

The beloved Disney sister duo comes to life in a fantastic production of Disney's Frozen at The White Theatre.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 7:30 PM · The White Theatre, Kansas City, MO

Pete the Cat at The Coterie

The Coterie Theatre presents Pete the Cat, a groovy live kids' show based on the beloved picture books, running through August 2.

Friday, July 17, 2026 11:00 AM · The Coterie Theatre, Kansas City, MO

Big Brothers Big Sisters KC — Summer Bowl for Kids' Sake

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Kansas City hosts its biggest feel-good summer party where bowling teams celebrate fundraising efforts with free activities.

Friday, July 17, 2026 6:00 PM · Kansas City, MO

Arts & Culture

Reinventing your Wardrobe Through Patch Printing

A hands-on workshop at Magpie Creative Reuse Collective where participants learn to transform clothing through patch printing.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 · Magpie Creative Reuse Collective, Kansas City, MO

Best of Kansas City Comedy Show

The Comedy Club of Kansas City presents its Best of Kansas City showcase featuring top local comedians.

Thursday, July 16, 2026 7:00 PM · The Comedy Club of Kansas City, 1130 W 103rd St, Kansas City, MO

Festivals & Special Events

Rex Vintage Grand Opening — West Bottoms

Kansas City-based vintage retailer Rex celebrates the grand opening of its new 16,000-square-foot two-story flagship store in the West Bottoms.

Friday, July 17, 2026 · West Bottoms, Kansas City, MO

Date Night

Marcus Lewis Big Band: Brass & Boujee

The Marcus Lewis Big Band brings their Brass & Boujee show to The Ship for a night of big band jazz and soul.

Friday, July 24, 2026 9:00 PM · The Ship, Kansas City, MO

Outdoors & Active

Hot Mizuno Summer: Fire & Ice Run with Kansas Run Club

Kansas Run Club teams up with Mizuno and The Running Well Store for a community run through the Plaza followed by a Fire & Ice experience.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 · Country Club Plaza, Kansas City, MO

816 Run Club Saturday Community Run

The 816 Run Club meets every Saturday at Rochester Coffee in the Crossroads for a marked community run of any distance.

Saturday, July 18, 2026 7:30 AM · Rochester Coffee (Crossroads), Kansas City, MO